MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — At the Capitol, assembly republican’s plan for the fall session includes several education focused bills.
Sturgeon Bay Representative Joel Kitchens says his would overhaul the state’s math curriculum.
A bill will be introduced soon using screeners to catch struggling students early and put them on an individualized plan to catch them back up like we did in Act 20. This bill is not going to be the full solution to the problem, but I think it’s a very good first step.
Full implementation of Act 20, which revamped the state’s reading curriculum, was delayed when Governor Evers used his partial veto on a piece of the program. The state Supreme Court overturned that move this summer.
Additionally, Greenville representative Dave Murphy wants to make it easier for high school students to earn dual credit that counts towards a college diploma.
Wisconsin’s dual enrollment system is complex. It lacks clear direction and has regulations that sometimes hold us back. We can expand access for all students. We need to simplify the process. We want to ensure credits transfer smoothly.
Other bills Republicans plan to introduce include financial incentives for districts that voluntarily consolidate and another that would overhaul the state’s math curriculum.
